The fireplace is a focal point and often a jumping-off point for decor. Here’s how to choose accents that echo its impact.

Modern Rustic

There’s no doubt that this black-painted fireplace is the anchor in this lounge-meets-lodge living room. Sleek modern accents in black forge a visual link to the fireplace, while rough woodsy elements soften the scene and take the edge off this most dramatic of colours.

 

 

 

Nuvo pendant, $203, Lumenco, lumenco.ca. Pleasant Heart LOG HOOP, $120, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com. Salish ACCENT TABLE, $199, Urban Barn, urbanbarn.com. Benzara STOOL, $110, Amazon, amazon.ca.

Elegance Epitomized

 

Photography, Gap Interiors

The symmetry of the hurricane lanterns on the hearth, the crystal candlesticks on the mantel and the pair of upholstered ottomans suits the refinement that this traditional fireplace exudes. Accents with curvy and straight edges keep the mood light and feminine.

 

 

 

 

 

Gallery of Light LANTERN, $97, Amazon, amazon.ca. Holte coffee table, $276, Wayfair, wayfair.ca. Rabbit FIGURINE, $108, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com. Lucie Shabby MIRROR, $340, Wayfair, wayfair.ca. Evolt rug, $349, Mobilia, mobilia.ca.

Victorian Redux

 

Photography, Living4media

Fresh and fashion-forward are the distinguishing features of this chic living room that takes its cues from its architectural pedigree. The arched firebox and traditional millwork are complemented by a trad gold mirror, modern tufted-back sofa and graphic rug. So swish!

 

 

 

 

Lucca PILlOW, $179, set of 2, Article, article.com. Yiannis MIRROR, $298, Renwil, renwil.com. StepUpFlooringRugs 4' x 6' RUG, $433, Etsy, etsy.com. Savile SOFA, $1,899, CB2, cb2.ca.

Minimalist Warmth

 

Photography, Gap Interiors

Clean lines and a pared-back palette are key to this aesthetic that, though disciplined, is also invitingly warm. The vertical lines of the firebox are balanced by the long horizontals of the table. Faux fur, greenery and natural fibres (wood, linen and wovens) ensure comfort and a connection to nature.

 

 

 

 Dan Yeffet’s Shadow pendant, $575, Lumens, lumens.com. Leanne Ford’s Van DINING TABLE, $3,099; Faux Pencil SUCCULENT, $60; Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca. Gordon FAUX FUR, $30, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com.